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OneUp TV hardware & browser requirements

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Written by Tom Moverley-Foster
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In order to display OneUp TV around your office, you will require a device to run your configured slideshows on your screen. This device must meet our recommended specification for hardware and software. Be sure to read the following information carefully so you can ensure that OneUp TV will operate correctly in your office.

Hardware

Laptop or computer

A spare laptop/computer can be connected directly to your TV screen via HDMI cable - this is the best method for displaying OneUp TV as a computer will have plenty of power to run the slideshow and can be configured exactly to your liking. It's recommended that the device has at least 8GB of RAM on-board to provide a smooth experience. A laptop/PC can support

  • Showing a single instance of a slideshow,

  • Showing multiple copies of the same slideshow through display mirroring (requires multiple HDMI ports, cables and TVs),

  • Showing multiple copies of different slideshows, through extending the desktop to each display and using individual Chrome profiles for each unique slideshow (requires multiple HDMI ports, cables and TVs). For this method, a laptop built later than 2020 and with at least 16GB of RAM is recommended.

ASUS Chromebox

ASUS Chromebox (our most popular option!) - this is a really reliable option due to operating fully autonomously. A small self-contained PC, they are connected to a display and run Chrome OS. They can support

  • Showing a single instance of a slideshow,

  • Showing multiple copies of the same slideshow through display mirroring (requires multiple HDMI ports on the device, and multiple cables and TVs),

  • Showing multiple copies of different slideshows, through extending the desktop to each display and using individual Chrome profiles for each unique slideshow (requires multiple HDMI ports on the deivce, plus multiple cables and TVs).

A chromebox also requires an external mouse and keyboard to control it. You may already have one lying around your office but if not, the following keyboard is one we recommend: Logitech Wireless Mouse and Keyboard.

Google Chromecast

Google Chromecast - This is the weakest option as it still relies on casting from a dedicated laptop/computer, and also relies on that device being awake and connected to the internet. This is a good option, however, if you don't want to/can't have cables around the office. A Chromecast can support

  • Showing a single instance of a slideshow,

  • Showing multiple copies of the same slideshow, using a unique Chrome profile per slideshow (requires multiple Chromecasts for each copy of the slideshow and a TV for each, as well as a device capable of casting),

  • Showing multiple copies of different slideshows, using a unique Chrome profile per slideshow (requires multiple Chromecasts for each copy of the slideshow and a TV for each, as well as a device capable of casting multiple tabs simultaneously - a computer/laptop with at least 16GB of RAM and built later than 2020 is recommended).

Smart TV Mirroring

Some modern smart TVs have the ability to mirror a screen using technology such as Apple AirPlay, or Chromecast (if the smart TV ships with Google TV OS).

We recommend this option in a pinch if you have a computer or laptop that is connected to the same internet network as the TV. Some TV mirroring solutions support the ability to extend the desktop, allowing the computer that's connected to do other things while OneUp TV plays separately on the TV.

For information on how to set up display mirroring for different manufacturers, see these links below. For best results we recommend looking up your specific TV's make and model to find tailored instructions.

The performance of TV mirroring options will depend on how powerful the machine you're mirroring from is, and network quality of the machine and the TV.

For TV mirroring, we recommend using a laptop or computer built no earlier than 2020 with at least 16GB of RAM.

We strongly recommend using ethernet over Wi-Fi for TV mirroring options.

Unfortunately, we can not provide support for issues with, nor do we recommend the use of built-in smart TV browsers.

This is because smart TV hardware is often not powerful enough to run OneUp TV locally, and infrequent updates can cause the TV browser to stop working at any time.

Smart TV browsers are used at your own risk.

Software

Up-to-date Browser

Ensure the browser on your casting device(s) is up-to-date. We recommend a chrome-based browser (with Google Chrome being most highly recommended). You'll need to ensure your browser is up to date if you use:

  • Laptops/computers displaying a slideshow,

  • A Chromebox/Chromebit,

  • A Chromecast receiving a video stream from one of the above devices.

To check and update your version of Chrome:

  • For Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS machines, see the screenshot below for the area to check your Chrome version:

Up-to-date Chromecast software

For Chromecast devices, follow the steps in this article from Google.

Up-to-date laptop/computer operating system

For best results with OneUp TV, you should ensure your laptop or computer is running the latest version of Windows or Mac OS.

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  • Got the hardware, but not sure how to set up your screen? Here's everything you need to know.

Troubleshooting ✨

If you still require help on this topic, get in touch with our support team via the chat - we'll be happy to help! 💙


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